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| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 06:09:07
Since I will soon be finished with the Shadow of the Avatar trilogy, I wanted some suggestions on the most interesting order in which to read the various Realms anthologies.
When I asked the Sage, he suggested that I start with Realms of Valor, rather than his favorite (and consequently my first original choice), Realms of Magic. I didn't ask him which was the most appropriate order to read the anthologies in, after Realms of Valor, so I thought I'd ask here.
What do the rest of you think then, is the best order to read these novels in?.
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| Murray Leeder |
Posted - 23 Apr 2004 : 21:41:29
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Originally posted by Zyx
quote:
Originally posted by Murray Leeder
I agree with Zyx, and add that Realms of Shadow is a great read as well.
Oh, and thanks for the backup, Murray. BTW, what are the odds of two authors from Calgary ending up in the same book?
GO FLAMES! (Mentioning sports might get me banished from the boards, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.)
I recall reading on one of the other threads that some people were looking forward to Realms of the Dragons II even more than Realms I. I hope that bodes well for things to come!
Wait, so you're from Calgary. Amazing. But now you're out of Switzerland? And I'm in England? Come fall I'll be in Ottawa at Carleton University.
Email me, tell me all about your story and yourself. |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 08:32:59
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
I can only imagine the "Don't ask, don't tell" jokes going through everyone's mind as they read that portion of my post. 
    (No words necessary, a first, I might add.  ) |
| Arivia |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 06:29:56
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
quote:
Originally posted by Arivia
Where, if you don't mind my asking?
Oh, I don't mind at all, but do you really want to know?
Seriously, if I recall correctly, and it has been awhile, I saw it on one of the example reports used when I was going through a certain type of training in the military.
I can only imagine the "Don't ask, don't tell" jokes going through everyone's mind as they read that portion of my post.
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 06:21:20
quote:
Originally posted by Arivia
Where, if you don't mind my asking?
Oh, I don't mind at all, but do you really want to know?
Seriously, if I recall correctly, and it has been awhile, I saw it on one of the example reports used when I was going through a certain type of training in the military.
I can only imagine the "Don't ask, don't tell" jokes going through everyone's mind as they read that portion of my post. |
| Arivia |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 06:18:09
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
quote:
Originally posted by Winterfox
"Male", "female" and "other"?
Gender not specified is something I've actually seen come up.
Where, if you don't mind my asking? |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 06:15:05
quote:
Originally posted by Winterfox
"Male", "female" and "other"?
Gender not specified is something I've actually seen come up. |
| Winterfox |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 03:44:34
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Hey, give me, two, three chances top and I'll get gender right.
"Male", "female" and "other"? |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 21:13:30
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Originally posted by Zyx
Maybe it'll help if I add one of those avatar thingies...
There. Now there should be no confusion.
Hey, give me, two, three chances top and I'll get gender right. |
| James P. Davis |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 20:55:46
I'll put my vote in here for Realms of Infamy, but as far as upcoming books, I gotta' jump in with Zyx and shamelessly push Realms of the Dragons 1 & 2. 
(And if you think of a series of books as one long anthology of stories, then the Wizards Series as well! Now that was stretching and shameless!) |
| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 14:36:58
quote:
Originally posted by Murray Leeder
I agree with Zyx, and add that Realms of Shadow is a great read as well.
Oh, and thanks for the backup, Murray. BTW, what are the odds of two authors from Calgary ending up in the same book?
GO FLAMES! (Mentioning sports might get me banished from the boards, but it's a risk I'm willing to take.)
I recall reading on one of the other threads that some people were looking forward to Realms of the Dragons II even more than Realms I. I hope that bodes well for things to come! |
| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 13:33:46
Maybe it'll help if I add one of those avatar thingies...
There. Now there should be no confusion. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 08:47:15
I'm glad then that I'd not used any gender-identifiers in any of my previous posts . . .
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| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 08:16:41
Thanks, everyone. Just one thing, though:
Zyx is a SHE. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 04:56:09
I'd certainly have no trouble believing that . . .
Anyway, thank you Zyx, I look forward to reading through your work .
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| George Krashos |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 02:42:27
In fact we can all claim that Zyx drew his inspiration from the Candlekeep boards. During his formative FR writing years, of course ..
-- George Krashos
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 00:23:57
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Originally posted by Zyx
As for using a pseudonym on this website, I'm not sure in hindsight why I chose to go that route. Maybe because I'm just superstitious enough to worry about throwing my name around before the executed contract comes back in the mail. I'll probably change it later.
Look at it this way. If you have a prolific career as an FR writer and go on to produce years worth of work, you have now given many on the board the ability to boast, "Well, I knew him when he was just Zyx on the Candleep board." |
| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 12:07:12
Oh dear. Now look, I didn't mean to cause a fuss. As I said, I merely mentioned it to explain to Lady Kazandra why I didn't appear as a FR author.
Not only do I not take offence, Alaundo, I am quite happy with the current arrangement. I will obviously drop the pseudonym in the near future, but for now I'd prefer to leave things as they are until such time as the ink is dry, so to speak. Those who have any burning curiosity about my real name can find it under my profile. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 10:48:14
Well met
Quite right, Kameron M Franklin and Rad. No offence intended Zyx, but I know not who thou art in order to provide ye with such a desk nameplate herein the library.
That said, I am especially looking forward to reading this new tome of dragons and will certainly list ye as an author when your identity is revealed
On that note, if you wish to be known by your name other than Zyx then please contact me. |
| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 10:29:22
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Actually, it probably has more to due with the fact you're using a psuedonym on the board rather than your real name. Or Alaundo could be waiting until the anthology is published, as that's the only way he can really confirm the authors without some sort of formal announcement from WotC.
I think that's it exactly, Kameron. And I'm not at all bothered by it (though I appreciate the vote of confidence, Richard!). I mentioned it rather in jest simply to explain why it wasn't obvious to Lady Kazandra who I was.
As for using a pseudonym on this website, I'm not sure in hindsight why I chose to go that route. Maybe because I'm just superstitious enough to worry about throwing my name around before the executed contract comes back in the mail. I'll probably change it later. |
| Kameron M. Franklin |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 01:57:31
quote:
Originally posted by Zyx
In fact, yes. A short story of mine will be featured in Realms of the Dragons II, which is why my recommending it is utterly shameless.
This is my first pro gig, and so far I haven't managed to get myself billed as a "Forgotten Realms" author; presumably that has to wait until the novel is actually published.
Actually, it probably has more to due with the fact you're using a psuedonym on the board rather than your real name. Or Alaundo could be waiting until the anthology is published, as that's the only way he can really confirm the authors without some sort of formal announcement from WotC. |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 21:09:17
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
Zyx: What are you referring to? You can't get yourself "billed as a Forgotten Realms author" where, and by who?
As far as I can see, if you've sold a FR story, you've got every right to call yourself a FR author.
Maybe Zyx is refering to your title here listed at Candlekeep, Richard? |
| Richard Lee Byers |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 21:04:59
Zyx: What are you referring to? You can't get yourself "billed as a Forgotten Realms author" where, and by who?
As far as I can see, if you've sold a FR story, you've got every right to call yourself a FR author. |
| Kuje |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 18:46:22
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Vampire of the Mists was Jander's only sojourn in the Demiplane of Dread. There was a 2e Ravenloft adventure featuring Jander, but that is it.
Perhaps you are thinking of Lord Soth, from the Dragonlance world. He had two novels set in Ravenoft.
No I was thinking of Jander, but I guess my memory is off. :) |
| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 17:44:13
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Are you connected in some way with these two upcoming novels Zyx?.
In fact, yes. A short story of mine will be featured in Realms of the Dragons II, which is why my recommending it is utterly shameless.
This is my first pro gig, and so far I haven't managed to get myself billed as a "Forgotten Realms" author; presumably that has to wait until the novel is actually published. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 17:17:44
Vampire of the Mists was Jander's only sojourn in the Demiplane of Dread. There was a 2e Ravenloft adventure featuring Jander, but that is it.
Perhaps you are thinking of Lord Soth, from the Dragonlance world. He had two novels set in Ravenoft.
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| Kuje |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 16:56:43
quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
I liked Realms of Infamy, just because it featured an elven vampire, and at the time, I was thinking of how to incorporate one such being into my campaign. (Certain scribes know the character I'm talking about...  ) I also enjoyed Realms of the Underdark, but it doesn't have as many stories as some of the other anthologies. Still, it features Zak and Drizzt, gives an interesting Liriel story by Elaine herself, and features Volothamp Geddarm! By and by, one of my most favorite anthologies.
Jander also had one or two full length novels but they were set in Ravenloft :)
Vampire of the Mists by Christie Golden
And it feels like there should be a second one but I don't recall the name...... |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 13:35:04
I liked Realms of Infamy, just because it featured an elven vampire, and at the time, I was thinking of how to incorporate one such being into my campaign. (Certain scribes know the character I'm talking about... ) I also enjoyed Realms of the Underdark, but it doesn't have as many stories as some of the other anthologies. Still, it features Zak and Drizzt, gives an interesting Liriel story by Elaine herself, and features Volothamp Geddarm! By and by, one of my most favorite anthologies. |
| Murray Leeder |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 10:54:45
quote:
Originally posted by Zyx
If someone were to ask my opinion on Realms anthologies, I'd say to be on the lookout for the upcoming Realms of the Dragons, and especially Realms of the Dragons II, both of which promise to be stellar.
Now how's THAT for shameless self-promotion?
And now I think on it, why haven't you other Realms II authors pounced on this? Get on the ball, people! I can't market this tome myself!
I agree with Zyx, and add that Realms of Shadow is a great read as well. |
| Lady Kazandra |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 10:45:44
Are you connected in some way with these two upcoming novels Zyx?.
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| Erin Tettensor |
Posted - 17 Apr 2004 : 10:13:32
If someone were to ask my opinion on Realms anthologies, I'd say to be on the lookout for the upcoming Realms of the Dragons, and especially Realms of the Dragons II, both of which promise to be stellar.
Now how's THAT for shameless self-promotion?
And now I think on it, why haven't you other Realms II authors pounced on this? Get on the ball, people! I can't market this tome myself! |
